How to travel from Arezzo to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Arezzo and Palermo is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arezzo to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → Arezzo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€85($85)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€82($82)
Bus
Take the bus to Porta Pispini and then to Palermo.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration21h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arezzo and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arezzo to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).
The distance between Arezzo and Palermo is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Arezzo and Palermo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Arezzo to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Arezzo and Palermo is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arezzo and Palermo. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arezzo to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Arezzo and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arezzo and Palermo. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arezzo to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Porta Pispini and Siena - Ferrovia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali and FlixBus run regular bus services between Arezzo and Palermo. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arezzo to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Arezzo to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arezzo to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €87 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arezzo and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4hrs | €87($87) | hourly | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 4h 25m | €135($135) | hourly | 935km (581 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, Fly | 4h 55m | €79($79) | every 4 hours | 682km (424 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 5hrs | €77($77) | hourly | 850km (528 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 40m | €85($85) | 6 times a week | 1,063km (661 miles) |
Train | 14h 30m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Bus | 17h 15m | €61($61) | twice daily | 1,304km (810 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 25m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 856km (532 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arezzo and Palermo
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Bus companies
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
Train operators
Airports near Palermo
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Palermo
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Palermo
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Palermo